The First Two Books
The Hebrew Bible is full of stories that have informed much of human existence for thousands of years. World-renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi David Silber, has dedicated his life to teaching people to read and understand these stories for themselves. The first two books of the Tanakh, Genesis and Exodus, in many ways can be viewed as one unit, filled with lessons about what it means to be human, to be with other people, and to seek closeness to the Divine. Join us for a line-by-line close-reading of the text from the call of one man to the work of a nation, from a ruptured paradise to a constructed sanctuary. These episodes are recordings from live classes with student participation.
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Episodes
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The conclusion of our ongoing Journey Through Genesis course. In these sessions we will examine the close of the great narrative of Jacob and his sons. Our particular focus will be on chapters 46-50 of Genesis, and particular attention will be paid to the role of Jacob in establishing his family.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber this class was recorded live on May 21st, 2023 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The conclusion of our ongoing Journey Through Genesis course. In these sessions we will examine the close of the great narrative of Jacob and his sons. Our particular focus will be on chapters 46-50 of Genesis, and particular attention will be paid to the role of Jacob in establishing his family.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber this class was recorded live on May 14th, 2023 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The conclusion of our ongoing Journey Through Genesis course. In these sessions we will examine the close of the great narrative of Jacob and his sons. Our particular focus will be on chapters 46-50 of Genesis, and particular attention will be paid to the role of Jacob in establishing his family.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber this class was recorded live on May 7th, 2023 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The conclusion of our ongoing Journey Through Genesis course. In these sessions we will examine the close of the great narrative of Jacob and his sons. Our particular focus will be on chapters 46-50 of Genesis, and particular attention will be paid to the role of Jacob in establishing his family.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber this class was recorded live on April 30th, 2023 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education